2026 AFL Opening Round
2026 AFL Opening Round Tips (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Bets.com.au experts give their predictions and previews for every game of 2026 AFL Opening Round.
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06 Mar 2026St Kilda Saints vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Opening Round Tips - New-look Saints chalk up first win
- The game will be played at MCG on Sunday 8th March, with the bounce at 7:20 PM (AEDT)
- Saints boosted by new signings and aiming for finals.
- Collingwood faces challenges with absent key players.
- Prediction favors Saints as 2.5-point favorites.
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05 Mar 2026Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs AFL Opening Round Tips - Bulldogs have a positive start against the Premiers
- Brisbane Lions are favorites, aiming for their third straight Premiership.
- Experts expect the Bulldogs to cover the 14.5-point spread.
- Key players: Bontempelli for disposals, Morris for goals.
- The game will be played at Gabba on Saturday 7th March, with the bounce at 7:35 PM (AEDT)
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05 Mar 2026GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL Opening Round Tips - Hawks To Exploit Injury Hit Giants
- The game will be played at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday March 7, with the bounce at 4:35 PM (AEDT)
- The past nine matches between these sides have been decided by 39.5 points or less
- Lachie Whitfield has averaged 34 disposals in his past four matches against Hawthorn
- Connor Macdonald has kicked six goals in his past three matches against the Giants
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05 Mar 2026Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Cats AFL Opening Round Tips - The Sun rises early in 2026
- The game will be played at People First Stadium on Friday, 6th March, with the bounce at 8:05 PM (AEDT)
- Gold Coast Suns aim for an early win against Geelong Cats.
- Key players like Christian Petracca boost Suns' lineup.
- Geelong Cats rely on experience but face challenges.
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04 Mar 2026AFL Opening Round Tips 2026: Jesse's Predictions for Every Match
- Jesse's Predictions for every Opening Round Match
- Sydney to use home advantage against Carlton.
- Gold Coast Suns’ new players could edge out Geelong.
- Brisbane tipped to win over the Bulldogs at home.
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04 Mar 2026Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues AFL Opening Round Tips - Value On Road Underdog From the Get Go
- The game will be played at SCG on Thursday 5th March, with the bounce at 7:30 PM (AEDT)
- Sydney Swans bolstered their team in the off-season, becoming third favorites for the premiership.
- Carlton Blues tipped to cover the 23.5 line, leveraging past performances against Sydney.
- Key player bets include Sam Walsh under 28.5 and Nick Blakey over 22.5 disposals.
